Typical Timeline
Year 1
Full Standing
- Required Coursework
- Laboratory Rotations
- Written Qualifying Exam on Coursework (June of 1st year)
- Select Advisor
Year 2
Advanced Standing
- Begin Thesis Work
- Required Coursework
- Electives
- Finalize Thesis Proposal
Year 3
Candidacy
- Finish Coursework, if needed
- Oral Qualifying Exam (August)
- Dissertation Research
Year 4 and onward
PhD and Onward!
- Dissertation Research
- Written Defense
- Oral Defense